#worklifebalance

With winter coming up are we gonna get flagged if leaving early etc or as long as you swipe it’s fine?

Unpopular opinion for this board: getting laid off from WF is also a release.

No more badge-in to badge-out surveillance. No more Workday check-ins documenting your "failure to improve." No more Sunday-night dread. No more meetings that should have been emails, about meetings that should never have existed.

Yes, the money stress is real, and nobody's pretending otherwise. But the leash is off. Your time is yours again — every hour of it.

Use some of it to rest. Use some of it to figure out what you actually want next, not just what WF wanted from you.

Freedom feels strange at first. Then it feels like breathing again.

Quit chasing money in an industry that takes years off your life from stress or coping addictions. You will be much happier elsewhere.

Couple hours later and it's still processing. Crazy how much of my life was trapped in that he-l hole.

Lay me off, don't lay me off. I don't give a flying fu-k. Working here used to be my dream but not anymore. I'm now numb. And I know there are plenty who feel the same way I do.

I couldn’t land a job and have to move to big city. It’s a painful move with no certainty what will happen after 6 months in this company. Now, I am certain many people moved this way. Have you gotten comfortable in the new routine or actively trying to get out? Did you adapt to 5 day RTO?

Who has had their bonus discussion? I’m not hoping for much but one year they gave me a 0% raise so hoping it’s something; especially with the FT RTO mandate and gas prices. If they don’t get give atleast 5/6% raises this year, the majority of people are taking a pay cut.

Some of you are frustrated and that’s fine. But if your posts are primarily aimed at tearing the company down, you’re not “telling the truth,” you’re creating noise. Noise doesn’t fix systems, it just drains energy from people who are trying to work. If there’s a real problem, bring it in a way that can be addressed:

• Name the issue clearly. (what happened, where, when; no broad rants).
• Describe the impact (who is affected and how).
• Offer a path forward (what you want changed, and what you’ve tried).
  And if you’ve concluded this place isn’t for you, that’s your decision. Make a plan to leave, silently, professionally, and on your timeline. What you shouldn’t do is stay and keep adding toxicity, then act surprised when morale drops and the workplace becomes worse for everyone.
  Be specific. Be responsible. Either help build the fix or exit the problem.
  This forum has recently been nothing but toxic negativity. Prior to coming to Centene I was very unhappy working for a company that was not a good fit and what did I do? I left. It took over a year of searching but I got out. Centene has been an amazing workplace for me. If you think this is the only company that has toxic employees or issues you are sadly mistaken. Look at all the other big healthcare company forums they all have problems. So do yourself a favor and be part of the solution. If you are unhappy and hate your boss I’m sorry this is happening but take control of your career. These corporations don’t care about your problems. They are paying you to work. So come in work and leave. You will be happier in the long run.

People getting colds viruses etc and deciding to wfh? Wasn’t that the same reason they locked us all down in the first place for three years a cold virus with a 99%+ survivability rate?
Seriously though, do they expect us to slog into work coughing and sneezing and contaminating the whole floor or will they be merciful and allow us to wfh?
I feel like I’d be skulking around if I say I don’t feel well enough to come in would they rather wfh or no productivity from me at all?
We’re getting thick into cold and flu season there’s been ZERO.guidance conveyed from the top down.
They never released the July survey
This is 🐂💩
This has turned into a very hostile work environment going from respect of employees and trusting us to do our work which we did with banner profitability to Ge----o type surveillance on our every move.
Where are all our reps that protect the worker?
Oh right they’re into the grift too with their own non profits benefiting off our indentured service too.
MA is a he-l hole and a 💩hole

Living like this is not healthy. If this continues, I might start hoping to be laid off to get a paid opportunity to find something where layoffs are not omnipresent.

Good riddance. Any interesting stories from folks who worked in Greenspoint over the years?

I was in GP8 throughout the '90s and early 00's and was mugged in the parking garage one day after getting off work - a relatively minor incident compared to some of my other co-workers. Company security was a joke and many of the police were afraid of actually performing their job in the area.

You would not believe it. There's about 30% of people working their a$$ off.
The remainder either put mouse wigglers on so it looks like they are working 24 hours a day or are just mia.
There is z e r o accountability. No one ever gets in trouble because mgrs just turn a blind eye to it.
I know it's a bad place to work, but come on, have some considerations for your teammates.

was taken by surprise last year when I didn't get any bonus due to hours in office with no prior warning.

now after that surprise tactic HR has me afraid at the end of this year they're gonna say "5 days for the year was too many worked off site days, no bonus for you! but people who took 4 or less get their full bonus"

A coworker gave PayPal long days, excellent reviews, and barely took time off, but she was still laid off. She's raising two kids on her own, so don't put work ahead of your family thinking it'll pay off someday.

Even if you aren't happy with your job at DXC, having a paycheck right now is something to appreciate. Finding a new position is much, much harder than you might expect.

At this point, I'll be honest, being laid off would be a relief. This is not the company I joined 14 years ago. I used to love my job, and now I'm miserable most of the time. I wish I could volunteer. Maybe that would help save the job of somebody who actually wants to be here.

You don't have to stay in a job that makes you miserable forever, even if leaving isn't possible right now. Keep learning and building skills so you're ready when a better opportunity comes along.

We keep hearing about improvements, but day to day the work doesn't seem to get any easier. Layoff worries keep hanging over everyone, and when you combine that with the disappointing pay increases and increasingly toxic culture, it's hard to stay motivated. I can see why most people are looking to leave.

10/26 Layoffs Tracker - Let’s keep everything in one place rather than 20 different threads. Post information you’ve heard/experienced here. Please be detailed (anonymously of course) if possible, IE position, region, etc.

Good luck to everyone today.

No targets, no customers, no headaches. Approve PTOs, time cards, and weekly check ins that no one cares. They rarely get LRed or PIP.

I start my week by visiting here to see if there are more rumors of layoffs for the coming days. Every single Monday this is the first thing I do. If you told me ten years ago this would be our reality, I would have laughed in your face.

I enjoyed my vacation but now it's back to reality. Did I miss anything important?

Today will be a hard day in more than one aspect. I don't think I'll be able to focus on work at all. Despite that, I'm still hoping it's over and done with by the end of the day. I'm tired of waiting. Both my mental and physical health could really use some clarity, whichever way it goes for me.

I’m looking for a job in dynamic (read constantly shifting priorities and moving goalposts), fast paced environment (read where everyone is constantly running around like chickens with their heads cut off). Job security and honest, competent bosses are not a priority for me. Can you hook me up?

I haven’t started my new job at Wells Fargo yet, but I’m scheduled to start in February. I already have two trips planned that would require me to take two days off in March and another two days in May. Would requesting four days of PTO so early in my employment be considered excessive? I’m not sure whether I should cancel my trips or keep them. I’m also concerned about making a bad impression during my first 90 days, especially since I’ll still be in my probationary period. Would this be viewed negatively by Wells?

Granted there was bureaucracy at some levels, but nothing as what we see now. I'm seriously missing Juniper. Ofcourse nothing that we can do..

just remembering good old days

A few honest things about this team: we have access to clinical data at a scale that would take a startup year to build through partnerships, and the ability to deploy to millions of people from day one. We also sit inside an enterprise, which means some things take longer than they would at a seed-stage company. We've structured the team to minimize that friction — and we're direct about where it still shows up.

wtf

I have multiple people on my team who do not show up for work during RTO week at least once or twice.

I want to report them and get them in trouble.

What's the best way? I want to be anonymous. Proof is in the pudding. When they investigate, they will know. They don't need to know who I am!!!

The priorities keep changing, the managers are overwhelmed, and basic work is harder than it needs to be. A one percent raise doesn't make that worth putting up with.

I thought the most important thing was IN-PERSON collaboration?? I guess it's important enough to eliminate WFH but not important enough to pay for a team to actually be in person in one place?

How am I supposed to inspire and build better lives and communities in these conditions?

I’ve been with the company for over 10 years. I came into my position several years ago and was doing quite well. I lost my manager as a result of Temu closing the Denver office while she was at the Olympics or Wimbledon. Then all of a sudden I’m told I’m making mistakes. It’s been a year now, and that’s all I keep hearing, though I successfully complete my work. The only thing that’s changed is the management team. It feels I’m getting pushed out, and honestly have to say, both my mental and physical health have suffered as a result of it. I read lots of posts on here people who’ve left and are better for it. When compared to this place, I think the grass is greener and healthier.

When I first joined Fidelity my team/business unit were almost entirely in one building. We had a small India team but on the whole we were co-located. Over the years with technology and pandemic everything fractured and folks were more and more on little islands. Now, there are maybe 10 people out of the hundreds I work with that are in the same location.

I suspect that the long term goal of RTO is get back to a heavily co-located site strategy and they are trying to figure out how small the team can be to reap the benefits of co-location. I don’t think it will reach the “whole business unit” level, but I think we will see more and more location locks happening for job postings as the move for building capacity strategy to team co-location strategy.

In five years things will look very different.

For anyone early in their career, I'd seriously consider other options before settling in here. A job should help you develop, not leave you feeling worn down and stuck. I've seen the enthusiasm people start with disappear over time. There are many, many other places where your ambition might be put to better use.

After spending 15+ years at USAA. This is what I've realized. The relationship with USAA is a business transaction, not an emotional commitment. So stop buying into corporate nonsense like "Mission moment" , "going above and beyond", “company loyalty,” “work family,” and “corporate culture.” These are convenient slogans & cool aid at USAA use to squeeze every ounce of effort out of employees while giving little in return. The moment you become inconvenient, too expensive, or no longer fit their plans, all that talk about loyalty, one team and family disappears. Just like that.
You can sacrifice your time, health, and personal life for decades, only to be treated like a disposable resource when management decides to cut costs.

Never confuse your paycheck with loyalty, and never mistake corporate propaganda for genuine appreciation. You are paid for your skills, expertise, and time not because the like USAA cares about you and your family well being. The more emotionally invested you become in an organization that sees you as a headcount or budget line, the more painful the betrayal can be when they decide you're expendable. This is the fact not some wild imagination.

Remember, USAA will protect their financial interests without hesitation, so you should protect yours just as aggressively. Invest your loyalty in yourself, your family, your health, your skills, and your financial security. Build your future instead of blindly building someone else's business. Because when the major layoffs comes next year, your years of dedication won't necessarily save your job, and no corporate slogan will pay your bills.

Be professional, work on updating your skills, collect your paycheck, and never sacrifice your life for a company that would replace you without losing a night's sleep. Your employer is not your family, and your loyalty is not a debt you owe them.

If your tl scheduled a " mandatory team meeting " for the middle of your day off would you go?

The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits dropped to near 57-year lows last week amid low layoffs, ‘suggesting’ a modest pickup in job growth in October after September's underwhelming performance. However, the reality is, it is very difficult for many to switch jobs. Especially those of us looking to escape BNY. These labor department stats suggest that everyone is working. Thing is, what kind of ‘jobs’ are these? Govt jobs, part time jobs shouldn’t count. There is a huge difference between a professional career job versus working delivery at Amazon or Dominoes pizza. I’ve been actively looking to get a new position for 2 years now and have had 4 interviews.

Time to quit this place, trust me it is he-l if you jave a conscience. Everyone in higher management is pushing fantasy projects and then forcing their orgs to comply, it hurts the brain if you have any, the level of stupidity.